Mahi Maratib

The Mahi Maratib was the highest honour bestowed by the emperor during the Mughal Empire.^[1] It was introduced during the reign of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.^[2]

Plate with emblematic pairs of fish (mahi-ye maratib), Awadh, Lucknow, circa 1880

A standard made out of metal in the form of a fish head was normally carried.^[3] The fish was the goonch (Bagarius yarrelli).^[4] The standard was called Mahi Maratib, also spelled Mahi-maratib.^[5]

See also

• Bharat Ratna